DWG borough to receive Appalachian Trail Community designation

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and leaders from Delaware Water Gap will celebrate the official designation of the borough as the newest Appalachian Trail Community.

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Posted Jun. 11, 2014 at 12:01 AM
Updated Jun 11, 2014 at 6:40 AM

Posted Jun. 11, 2014 at 12:01 AM
Updated Jun 11, 2014 at 6:40 AM

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The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and leaders from Delaware Water Gap will celebrate the official designation of the borough as the newest Appalachian Trail Community.

Local leaders and ATC representatives will speak at 10 a.m. June 28, during the town's annual Founder's Day celebration, with a proclamation signing to follow. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Appalachian Trail Community designation program is a new program of the nonprofit managers of the Appalachian Trail. Launched in 2010, this program recognizes communities for their part in promoting awareness of the trail as an important national asset.

Designation as an Appalachian Trail Community and participation in the program is meant to engage community citizens and trail visitors, thank communities for their decades of service to hikers, act as a catalyst for enhancing sustainable economic development, aid local municipalities and regional areas with conservation planning, and help local community members see the trail as a resource and asset.

There will be a guided historical hike and the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs will present a 125th Incorporation Anniversary plaque to the borough," said Chuck Cooper, owner of Edge of the Woods Outfitters in Delaware Water Gap.

"This is a great honor for the town to be recognized as an Appalachian Trail Community. It's an important partnership in the protection and promotion of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail," Cooper said.